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Mailgun for WordPress vs Cache-Control (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Mailgun for WordPress

Mailgun for WordPress

3.8(48)

80K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 months ago
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Cache-Control

Cache-Control

5(6)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 6 years ago
View Cache-Control

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Cache-Control has a higher user rating (5/5 from 6 reviews) while Mailgun for WordPress leads in active installations (80K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Mailgun for WordPress has accumulated 2.6M+ total downloads while Cache-Control has 99K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
3.8/5Mailgun for WordPress
►
Cache-Control5/5
Total Reviews
48Mailgun for WordPress
◄
Cache-Control6
Active Installs
80K+Mailgun for WordPress
◄
Cache-Control1.0K+
Total Downloads
2.6M+Mailgun for WordPress
◄
Cache-Control99K+
Support Resolution
0%Mailgun for WordPress
Cache-ControlN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoMailgun for WordPress
◄
Cache-Control6 years ago
First Released
2012Mailgun for WordPress
Cache-Control2016
Age
14 yearsMailgun for WordPress
Cache-Control10 years
WP Requires
5.6+Mailgun for WordPress
Cache-Control4.4.1+
PHP Requires
7.4+Mailgun for WordPress
Cache-Controlfalse+
Business Model
FreeMailgun for WordPress
Cache-ControlFree
Latest Version
2.1.10Mailgun for WordPress
Cache-Control2.2.5

Rating Breakdown

Mailgun for WordPress

3.8/5(48 reviews)
5
58%
4
8%
3
4%
2
8%
1
21%

Cache-Control

5/5(6 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Mailgun for WordPress Reviews

by Jordy Meow

Simple, Reliable, and Honest

I’ve seen the negative reviews, but honestly my experience has been the opposite: the plugin just works, exactly as it should. Updates are rare, but that’s simply because the plugin is straightforward

by dear.leader

Better than ever

I’ve been using this plugin for 5+ years now, and I’ve hardly ever experienced an issue. It allows me to easily use Mailgun to send emails on the WordPress sites I manage, and it’s always done its job

by nccer

Sends email from WordPress via Mailgun service, that’s all, does it well.

Mailgun is an email delivery service aimed at sending transactional email for software developers. If you are not already using Mailgun to send email, then you don’t need or want this plugin. If you d

Cache-Control Reviews

by Mos Craciun

Cool plugin

Nice! Simple and elegant. However, misses some other directives defined in the specification. For example 5.2.2. Response Cache-Control Directives

by masamis

must install !

perfect solution for CDN This topic was modified 4 years, 1 month ago by masamis.

by Anonymous User 14978628

Hidden Gem

A very useful plugin if you have your cdn setup to benefit from it as you can set a longer cache expiry time on things that don’t change very often. Also excellent support from plugin developer, and a

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mailgun for WordPress or Cache-Control more popular?
Mailgun for WordPress has 80K+ active installations while Cache-Control has 1.0K+. Mailgun for WordPress is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Mailgun for WordPress or Cache-Control?
Mailgun for WordPress has a 3.8/5 rating from 48 reviews, while Cache-Control has a 5/5 rating from 6 reviews.
Are Mailgun for WordPress and Cache-Control free?
Mailgun for WordPress is free and Cache-Control is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Mailgun for WordPress or Cache-Control?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Mailgun for WordPress was last updated 2 months ago and Cache-Control was last updated 6 years ago.

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